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Whale Fest kicks off this weekend! What is your favorite local whale or dolphin? We love Gray Whales because they are amazing "Marathon Mammas" who embark on epic migrations from the arctic to Baja while pregnant, consume very little (if any) food, give b
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Make sure you get my good side 🐟 #PowderBlueTang
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Our Loggerhead Sea Turtle was already missing most of her two rear flippers when she was rescued back in 2014. If you look closely you can still see one little claw on her remaining back left flipper. Happily, she is still able to swim l with her two larg
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Inspiring wonder is one of our favorite things 💙 🐠 🐡 🐙 🐟
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Cool job alert! One of our aquarists' many tasks is scrubbing our Loggerhead Sea Turtle's shell to keep her nice and clean.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Starting today, Birch Aquarium is offering free admission to federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. Furloughed employees and contractors simply show their federal ID or badge at the aquarium ticket booth to receive admissio
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We're not clowning around, Clownfish are great parents, laying and protecting their eggs in and around their anemone homes.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Don't mind us — just having a double rainbow moment over here!! 🌈 🌈 #doublerainbowmoment #doublerainbows #socalvibes #sunshine
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
The rain, waves, and wind this week means whale watching with Flagship Cruises & Events may be canceled. Check flagshipsd.com for the daily whale watching status!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Not sure what to do on this rainy San Diego weekend? How about staying dry with the fishes and looking for rainbows from Tide Pool Plaza.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
All cuttlefish are cool, but Flamboyant Cuttlefish are cool and CUTE! Check out these adorable little cephalopods in the Hall of Fishes Nursery.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
You might recognize Strawberry Anemones from Spongebob Squarepants, they were the inspiration for flowers in Bikini Bottom! Check out these tiny colorful invertebrates in the Hall of Fishes.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Whales may get the big billing during whale watching season, but we love seeing their smaller cousins, like these playful Common Dolphins, too!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We love inspiring curiosity about the ocean world. 💙 🐠 🐟 🐙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Our #topnine2018 - picturesque dragonet, baby seahorses, rainbows, and so much more! Happy New Year to you as yours!! 🐠🐟🐙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Who else is mesmerized by the jellies? 🙋 💙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Our Giant Pacific Octopus is getting so big! ❤️ 🐙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Picturesque Dragonet? Psychedelic Mandarin? Spotted Mandarin? What's in a name? This little fish is beautiful no matter what you call it! What would you name this thumb-sized reef-dweller?
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Scuba Santa is back at the North Pole, so the rest of our Seas 'n' Greetings Dive Shows feature Santa's favorite elves. Hope to see you before we're done on December 31!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We're open today! Bring the family and explore our ocean world.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Ho ho hope that belly keeps Scuba Santa warm! The water in the Giant Kelp Forest is usually in the high 50s and sometimes colder 🎅 🐟 ❄️
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Hope to see you at Seas 'n' Greetings this weekend! There are Scuba Santa Dive shows twice on Saturday and twice on Sunday as well as festive decor, live music, and a scavenger hunt. Dive into the Holiday SEAson with us!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
'Tis the season to be close with family and friends, and sharks and eels. Thanks volunteer Andy for capturing this cute photo!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Our Giant Pacific Octopus has been out and about recently. She's super curious and enjoys her daily enrichment and interacting with guests.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Loggerhead Sea Turtles get their name from their large head with heavy strong jaws.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Don't miss Scuba Santa Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 and again at 2. Get your seat early because he's a popular guy this time of year 🎅 🐟
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
A different view of our Giant Black Sea Bass. These endangered locals can weigh more than 550 pounds. That's a big bass...
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Seahorses use tiny transparent dorsal fins on their backs to propel themselves through the water! We love these cool and unusual fish, especially on #NationalDayoftheHorse 🐎 🐴 🐟
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We heard it's #NationalDayoftheHorse and we hope that includes SEAhorses!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We are so excited to be nominated for a @sandiegomag Travel Award! Use the short link in the image and vote for Birch Aquarium as "Best Attraction" 🐠 🐙 🐟
